unquestioning

adjective

un·​ques·​tion·​ing ˌən-ˈkwes-chə-niŋ How to pronounce unquestioning (audio)
-ˈkwesh-
Synonyms of unquestioningnext
: not questioning : not expressing or marked by doubt or hesitation
unquestioning obedience
unquestioning loyalty
unquestioningly adverb

Examples of unquestioning in a Sentence

I am truly disturbed by her unquestioning acceptance of authority.
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Her dog panting, unquestioning, always thrilled to see her. Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 The Israeli leader, according to one of the pastors present at the meeting, expressed alarm at the loss of unquestioning support for Israel among younger Christian Americans, and even suggested that his own website might host Bible classes to reinforce divine endorsement of the Jewish state. Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 Her fans’ unquestioning loyalty provides an uncomplicated explanation for why Swift may never need to release another lead single again. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025 This is my kind of patriotism — very different from the unquestioning, nationalistic and sycophantic allegiance demanded by the Don. Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unquestioning

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unquestioning was in 1697

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“Unquestioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unquestioning. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.

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unquestioning

adjective
un·​ques·​tion·​ing ˌən-ˈkwəs-chə-niŋ How to pronounce unquestioning (audio)
-ˈkwesh-
ˈən-
: not questioning : accepting without thinking or doubting
unquestioning obedience
unquestioningly adverb

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